✅ The Ultimate Website Launch Checklist for Business Services

Everything you need to launch a professional, high-converting website that attracts clients and builds trust.

🔹 PHASE 1: STRATEGY & PLANNING

1. Define Your Service Goals
☐ What’s the main goal of your website? (e.g., lead generation, online bookings, client education)

2. Identify Your Target Audience
☐ Who are your ideal clients?
☐ What problems are they trying to solve?
☐ What services are they searching for?

3. Choose the Right Domain Name
☐ Short, clear, and brand-relevant
☐ Use .com or your local TLD
☐ Consistent with your business name

4. Outline Core Pages & Site Structure
☐ Home
☐ About Us / Team
☐ Services (with subpages if needed)
☐ Testimonials / Case Studies
☐ Blog / Insights
☐ Contact Page / Booking Form
☐ Legal Pages (Privacy Policy, Terms, etc.)

5. Gather Your Content
☐ Service descriptions and pricing
☐ Team bios and high-resolution photos
☐ Testimonials or social proof
☐ Calls to action (e.g., “Book a Call”, “Request a Quote”)
☐ Company branding (logo, fonts, color codes)

🔹 PHASE 2: DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

6. Choose a Reliable Platform
☐ WordPress with Spectra for fast, visual editing
☐ Hosting and domain setup included (SmallHostPro packages)

7. Mobile-Responsive Design
☐ Ensure the layout adapts perfectly to all screen sizes

8. Clear, Compelling Calls-to-Action (CTAs)
☐ Above the fold and repeated throughout the site
☐ Examples: “Get a Free Quote”, “Schedule a Discovery Call”

9. Professional Contact Options
☐ Contact form (via SureForms)
☐ Click-to-call and WhatsApp integration
☐ Google Map for physical locations (if applicable)

10. SEO Optimization
☐ Set SEO-friendly URLs (no ?page_id=123)
☐ Meta titles and descriptions for each page
☐ Image alt text and keyword-rich headings
☐ Install SEO plugins like RankMath or Yoast

11. Fast Loading Speed
☐ Compress images
☐ Enable caching and use lightweight themes
☐ Use high-speed hosting (SmallHostPro hosting recommended)

12. Legal Compliance
☐ Privacy Policy
☐ Cookie banner (if required by law)
☐ Terms of Service (especially if collecting leads)

🔹 PHASE 3: LAUNCH-READY TECH SETUP

13. Setup Analytics & Tracking
☐ Google Analytics
☐ Google Search Console
☐ Facebook Pixel (optional)

14. Connect Business Email
☐ Use branded email (e.g., info@yourdomain.com)
☐ Set up autoresponders for lead forms

15. Integrate Booking & CRM Tools
☐ Calendly, TidyCal, or WP Booking plugins
☐ Link to CRM like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or SureTriggers

16. Create a Blog (Optional)
☐ Add 1–2 intro articles
☐ Helps SEO and builds thought leadership

17. Secure & Backup Your Site
☐ Install SSL certificate
☐ Use a security plugin (Wordfence, iThemes)
☐ Enable daily backups

🔹 PHASE 4: FINAL REVIEW & LAUNCH

18. Test Every Page
☐ Check responsiveness on mobile, tablet, and desktop
☐ Test all forms and buttons
☐ Fix broken links and typos

19. Launch Announcement
☐ Email your list or contacts
☐ Share on social media
☐ Ask happy clients for Google reviews

20. Set a Maintenance Plan
☐ Update WordPress, plugins, and themes regularly
☐ Check performance monthly
☐ Refresh content every 3–6 months

🎯 Final Tip from SmallHostPro:

A service-based website isn’t just a digital business card — it’s your lead generation machine. Build it right, and it will work for you 24/7.